LA police make arrest in death of dog in stolen van

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Los Angeles police say a man is in custody for investigation of felony animal cruelty after leaving a dog to die inside an abandoned stolen van.

Officers in North Hollywood say 29-year-old Danny Fis was arrested Friday. Police Sgt. Jeretta Sandoz confirmed Monday that he is still in custody. Bail is $45,000.

No telephone listing for Fis could be found.

The van and dog were stolen Aug. 17 from a North Hollywood mall. The owner left the motor running and the air conditioning on while he went inside to get his family. When he returned, the dog and van were gone.

The van was found two days later in a nearby parking lot with all the windows up. Investigators say the dog died of heat exhaustion.

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LA police make arrest in death of dog in stolen van

LOS ANGELES (AP) ? Los Angeles police say a man is in custody for investigation of felony animal cruelty after leaving a dog to die inside an abandoned stolen van.